Find chemist jobs for experienced professionals on Ladders. Explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, materials science, manufacturing, and research. Whether you specialize in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, or process development, discover roles where your scientific expertise can make an impact.
Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. Depending on their specialty and industry, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, improve manufacturing processes, or translate research findings into practical applications. Senior chemists often lead projects, guide laboratory teams, interpret complex data, and collaborate with colleagues in engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, and product development.
Chemistry careers span a wide range of disciplines. Common specialties include analytical chemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer and materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Job titles may include senior chemist, research chemist, analytical chemist, medicinal chemist, formulation scientist, and principal scientist. The responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, field, and level of seniority.
Employers commonly look for a strong foundation in chemistry, hands-on laboratory experience, and the ability to plan experiments and communicate results. Depending on the role, useful skills may include spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, method development, chemical synthesis, statistical analysis, and laboratory safety. Advanced positions may require a master’s degree or PhD, a record of research, specialized technical expertise, or experience leading teams and projects.
Chemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, consumer goods, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and academic or nonprofit research. Opportunities may focus on discovering new compounds, improving product performance, ensuring quality, supporting regulatory requirements, or scaling processes from the laboratory to production.
Browse chemist jobs on Ladders to find opportunities suited to your experience and career goals. Review job requirements, compare roles by specialty and seniority, and explore vetted professional positions that meet Ladders’ $100,000-or-more salary focus.
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Transform the environmental landscape by leading compliance and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while driving sustainable practices across multiple fac...
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$132K - $206K *
Pioneer sustainable environmental strategies that ensure regulatory compliance and drive EHS excellence. Engage leadership and provide expert guidance in a high-impact role, shaping the environmental...
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Senior Scientist, Continuous Manufacturing
$90K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmaceutical engineering by providing expert support in continuous manufacturing processes, ensuring timely project delivery and collaboration across teams to...
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Senior Scientist, Continuous Manufacturing
$90K - $120K *
Lead innovative continuous manufacturing processes, providing engineering support for R&D and ensuring excellence in API development and technical transfers while fostering strong collaborations acros...
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Senior Director, R&D Management, Specialty Chemicals
$186K - $266K *
Elevate Specialty Chemicals R&D by leading innovative development, scaling processes, and ensuring manufacturing readiness. Drive strategic growth through technical foresight and collaboration across...
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$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of pharmacy services by providing expert patient care, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of pharmacy technicians to deliver exceptional service and support to t...
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$100K - $120K *
Invent user experiences that simplify complex workflows in a rapidly growing healthcare platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve the design system, enhancing utility and accessibili...
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Join our dynamic team to shape the future of healthcare marketing technology. Leverage your design skills to create intuitive interfaces, enhancing user experience and driving impact in a rapidly evol...
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Join a dynamic team to redefine product design and user experience for a cutting-edge healthcare marketing platform, driving innovation in B2B software with AI features and intuitive interfaces that s...
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Join a dynamic team to shape the user experience of a cutting-edge platform. Lead design initiatives from concept to implementation, ensuring intuitive interfaces that enhance complex workflows in the...
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Design intuitive user experiences for a growing healthcare platform. Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to transform complex workflows into accessible, engaging interfaces that set...
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Join a dynamic team to own product design and user experience for an enterprise healthcare platform, creating intuitive interfaces that simplify complex workflows while collaborating closely with prod...
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Join a team that's pioneering advanced formulations for critical national security applications. Lead experimental research, align strategies with national priorities, and mentor an interdisciplinary...
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Lead Research Scientist - Analytical Chemistry
$138K - $198K *
Lead innovative research in analytical chemistry, driving advancements in material behavior, contamination, and risk prevention. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, translating complex data into...
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$81K - $122K *
Contribute to the design and optimization of chemical processes, scalable from lab to production, focusing on efficiency and quality improvements while collaborating across departments for seamless te...
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Non-Metallic Materials Engineer
$110K - $172K *
Elevate your career by providing expert consulting in non-metallic materials engineering. Collaborate on technical support, project execution, and quality assurance while ensuring safety and effective...
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Non-Metallic Materials Engineer
$110K - $172K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert consulting in non-metallic materials engineering. You'll support global chemical operations, lead projects, and ensure safety while delivering technica...
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Validation Engineering Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Bring your expertise to our dynamic team as you enhance compliance and validation processes, coordinating key projects that shape our manufacturing quality standards and ensure adherence to regulatory...
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Scientist I, Parenteral Drug Product Development
$103K - $133K *
Innovate parenteral drug product development by guiding formulation and process studies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Biogen's biopharmaceutical pipeline from preclinical to commercial st...
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Compliance Pharmacist, Sterile Compounding
$95K - $115K *
Help us ensure the highest standards of regulatory compliance and quality assurance in our 503A sterile compounding pharmacy, driving continuous improvement and excellence in operations and patient sa...
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$106K - $176K *
Lead pharmacy operations by enhancing patient care, fostering teamwork, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with leadership to achieve operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives that prom...
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$106K - $176K *
Champion patient care and operational efficiency as a key pharmacy leader. Drive team performance and regulatory compliance while ensuring a positive customer experience in a dynamic retail pharmacy s...
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Compliance Pharmacist, Sterile Compounding
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and quality in sterile compounding operations. Collaborate with the PIC to uphold regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and maintain patient safet...
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$106K - $176K *
Unlock potential by leading pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional patient care while fostering teamwork and supporting strategic goals in a dynamic retail environment...
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21GRAMS- VP, Medical Strategy Director
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Engage clients and lead strategic medical initiatives across healthcare brands, translating complex scientific information into actionable strategies. Collaborate with creative teams to deliver impact...
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What types of chemist jobs can I find on Ladders?
You can explore professional chemist opportunities across specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, and formulation chemistry. Available titles and openings vary by employer and location.
What qualifications do employers look for in chemists?
Requirements depend on the role. Many employers seek a degree in chemistry or a related field, laboratory or industry experience, and relevant technical skills. Senior research positions may require an advanced degree or specialized expertise.
Which industries hire chemists?
Chemists are employed in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, materials science, consumer products, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and research organizations.
What skills are useful for senior chemist roles?
Senior roles may value expertise in experimental design, analytical instrumentation, chemical synthesis, data interpretation, documentation, laboratory safety, and cross-functional or team leadership. Specific needs vary by specialty.
How can I find chemist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.